‘Crazy’ mentality meant Brentford were never out of it – Frank
BRENTFORD head coach Thomas Frank never thought his side were out of Sunday afternoon’s game even after going 2-0 down to Leicester City, writes Matt Abbott.
Ivan Toney and Josh Dasilva pegged City back to rescue a point in the opening match of the season at the King Power Stadium.
Frank has been praised for the way he used all five substitutes.
However, the Bees coach had a more humble assessment of the turning point of the match.
“I think, first half, Leicester were better than us,” Frank told Sky Sports. “I think they did a good job.
“I think we were definitely in the game. I think they dominated quite a bit on the ball and found good positions, and we know they’re a very, very good team, and if you let [James] Maddison and [Youri] Tielemans dictate the game, it’s difficult for any team.
“They created the chance; I think it was Tielemans hitting the post and the set-piece goal. Those were the biggest threat. We didn’t create that much going forward.”
Frank added: “We changed a tiny bit at half-time. OK, now we go (laughs) two minutes and then 2-0 down... I don’t know what they feed them here, you know, that’s the fourth worldie (that they’ve scored against us). This one from 28 yards, so fair play, well done to them to score from that distance, a great goal. After that, I just think this group of players, they just have so much determination and mentality it’s crazy, the way they worked their way back into the game.
“Of course, we made a few changes, changed a little bit the system, a lot of offensive players, but it’s something we’ve been practising and want to do.
“And then the way it paid off was a fantastic feeling, especially with the story of Josh Dasilva as well.”